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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.19, 290.03 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.19, 290.03 and 116.91 is: 161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.19 : 290.03 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.19/290.03 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.19x = 290.03 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.19x = 33,908.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,908.90/210.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.32

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